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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.88, 1,515.60 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.88, 1,515.60 and 524.16 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.88 : 1,515.60 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.88/1,515.60 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.88x = 1,515.60 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.88x = 794,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,416.90/1,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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